We can’t give in to fear and hate

Published: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 04:30 PM.

T’was’ the 18th of April in ‘75 when shots were heard and horses ran. Our country’s birth would soon arrive. And now, over 200 years later on April 15, people ran through Boston’s streets while others cheered and wished them well. Years of training and discipline urged them on toward their goal. The sunshine bright and smiles too — families shared a special day.

But darker hearts had other plans to strike creating fear, hoping to deliver death and destruction into joy and life. Freedom has its enemies — those who wait to strike it down and bring panic to the streets.

We have a choice to pray instead of giving way to fear and dread. We have a great and mighty God who waits for us to seek Him when we’d much prefer to hate and seek revenge. Many walk across the world’s stage with darkness in their soul.

When we ask for help, willing to follow God’s guidance, we’ll discover a new race — one of hope, filled with wisdom, rather than struggling again through smoke and explosions. But will instead, help others live until another day — a day when we work together as a country, instead of finding and fighting over differences.

It’s up to you and me. What will our choices be for today and tomorrow? Will we trust God and each other instead of choosing anger and revenge? God has hope and a future for us. Will we listen?

We could choose freedom birthed this time by our Creator. Let’s give thanks for all our blessings, and pray for the past, the present and the future.

T’was’ the 18th of April in ‘75 when shots were heard and horses ran. Our country’s birth would soon arrive. And now, over 200 years later on April 15, people ran through Boston’s streets while others cheered and wished them well. Years of training and discipline urged them on toward their goal. The sunshine bright and smiles too — families shared a special day.

But darker hearts had other plans to strike creating fear, hoping to deliver death and destruction into joy and life. Freedom has its enemies — those who wait to strike it down and bring panic to the streets.

We have a choice to pray instead of giving way to fear and dread. We have a great and mighty God who waits for us to seek Him when we’d much prefer to hate and seek revenge. Many walk across the world’s stage with darkness in their soul.

When we ask for help, willing to follow God’s guidance, we’ll discover a new race — one of hope, filled with wisdom, rather than struggling again through smoke and explosions. But will instead, help others live until another day — a day when we work together as a country, instead of finding and fighting over differences.

It’s up to you and me. What will our choices be for today and tomorrow? Will we trust God and each other instead of choosing anger and revenge? God has hope and a future for us. Will we listen?

We could choose freedom birthed this time by our Creator. Let’s give thanks for all our blessings, and pray for the past, the present and the future.